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SuperWaluigiWorld t1_j1xifwa wrote

I used to get strep a lot as well. A lot. Haven’t had it since my mid 20s. I think I’m effectively immune to it now (late 30s) and I’m sure your immune system has probably badassed itself as well. They never thought to take out my shredded tonsils so on the downside sometimes it’s tough to swallow food. They say having your tonsils out as an adult is a nightmare. Do you feel differently and would you recommend for fellow strep sufferers?

Edit: the recovery process is notoriously a nightmare. How is it going?

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AnonoMussChick t1_j1xu1hp wrote

He may not be able to answer yet because he’s still healing. My tonsillectomy was also hell. I think I was 28. It was gross, painful, and tiring. Still, I would do it again considering how often I had strep and how often I was at a medical office instead of work, school, or having fun. I get an occasional sore throat, but nowhere near the pain, fever, and contagion that strep brought. I always made my boyfriend sick when I had it!

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